President Barack Obama scrutinizes his credit card as he jokes with the wait staff while ordering barbecue at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

President Barack Obama scrutinizes his credit card as he jokes with the wait staff while ordering barbecue at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three ... more

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Brisket is cut at left as President Barack Obama orders barbecue at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

Brisket is cut at left as President Barack Obama orders barbecue at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. ... more

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President Barack Obama jokes with patrons as he orders barbecue for himself and the people in the front of the line at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. At right is Kinsey Button, who introduced the President in his speech earlier that afternoon. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

President Barack Obama jokes with patrons as he orders barbecue for himself and the people in the front of the line at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his ... more

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President Barack Obama orders barbecue during a surprise stop at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

President Barack Obama orders barbecue during a surprise stop at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin is the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP ... more

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US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama holds up his credit card as he pays for his order at BBQ restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama holds up his credit card as he pays for his order at BBQ restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama holds up his credit card to pay of his orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama holds up his credit card to pay of his orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama orders BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama greets dinners as he arrives to buy BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama greets dinners as he arrives to buy BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama greets people as he arrives to buy BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama greets people as he arrives to buy BBQ at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama waves prior to boarding Air Force One before his departure from Austin, Texas Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin was the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

President Barack Obama waves prior to boarding Air Force One before his departure from Austin, Texas Thursday, July 10, 2014. Austin was the final leg in his three city trip before returning to Washington. (AP ... more

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AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands after delivering a speech at the at the Paramount Theatre on July 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Obama is expected to deliver a speech about the economy amid growing demands that he do more to stem the flow of child migrants crossing along the border. less

AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands after delivering a speech at the at the Paramount Theatre on July 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Obama is expected to deliver a speech about the ... more

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President Barack Obama speaks about the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on Thursday July 10, 2014. President Obama ridiculed congressional Republicans on Thursday, accusing them of doing little more than opposing his agenda in a campaign-style rally with less than four months remaining before midterm elections. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) less

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on Thursday July 10, 2014. President Obama ridiculed congressional Republicans on Thursday, accusing them of doing ... more

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A hand of US President Barack Obama is seen as he gestures while speaking on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. Obama hailed new data showing the US economy churned out 288,000 jobs in June as a sign the long US recovery is gathering momentum. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images less

A hand of US President Barack Obama is seen as he gestures while speaking on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. Obama hailed new data showing the US economy churned out ... more

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US President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. Obama hailed new data showing the US economy churned out 288,000 jobs in June as a sign the long US recovery is gathering momentum. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images less

US President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on July 10, 2014. Obama hailed new data showing the US economy churned out 288,000 jobs in June as a sign the long US ... more

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President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX July 10, 2014. (Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)

President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX July 10, 2014. (Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)

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President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX July 10, 2014. (Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)

President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX July 10, 2014. (Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)

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AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the at the Paramount Theatre on July 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Obama is expected to deliver a speech about the economy amid growing demands that he do more to stem the flow of child migrants crossing along the border. less

AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the at the Paramount Theatre on July 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Obama is expected to deliver a speech about the economy amid growing ... more

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Gov. Rick Perry and President Barack Obama meet with elected officials and faith leaders in Dallas to discuss the border crisis.

Gov. Rick Perry and President Barack Obama meet with elected officials and faith leaders in Dallas to discuss the border crisis.

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President Barack Obama got a warm greeting from Gov. Rick Perry as he arrived Wednesday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

President Barack Obama got a warm greeting from Gov. Rick Perry as he arrived Wednesday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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President Barack Obama, right, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry shake hands as Obama arrives in Dallas where they will attend a meeting about the border and immigration together, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) less

President Barack Obama, right, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry shake hands as Obama arrives in Dallas where they will attend a meeting about the border and immigration together, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP ... more

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President Barack Obama meets with Kinsey Button, right, at Magnolia Cafe while he visits to Austin, TX July 10, 2014. Kinsey is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, wrote the President a letter in January explaining her family's struggle to lead a middle class life when both of her parents lost their jobs in the wake of the recession. (Pool photo by Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News). less

President Barack Obama meets with Kinsey Button, right, at Magnolia Cafe while he visits to Austin, TX July 10, 2014. Kinsey is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, wrote the President a letter in ... more

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President Barack Obama meets with Kinsey Button, right, at Magnolia Café while he visits to Austin, TX July 10, 2014. Kinsey is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, wrote the President a letter in January explaining her family's struggle to lead a middle class life when both of her parents lost their jobs in the wake of the Great Recession. (Pool photo by Kye R. Lee/The Dallas Morning News). less

President Barack Obama meets with Kinsey Button, right, at Magnolia Café while he visits to Austin, TX July 10, 2014. Kinsey is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, wrote the President a letter in ... more

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Free lunch in Austin after Obama cuts in line

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AUSTIN – Never let it be said there is no such thing as a free lunch, at least when it comes to a presidential visit.

On Thursday, after President Obama finished a 40-minute speech at the historic Paramount Theater in downtown Austin, his motorcade sped a few blocks away for a quick lunch at Franklin's, a noted barbeque spot that was packed as always with a lunch crowd.

As presidents tend to do, Obama cut to the front of the line so he could order takeout for his official travel party – offering to pay for the two people he jumped ahead of.

The lucky lunchers? Houston resident Bruce Finsted and his daughter Faith, of Austin.

Their order: three pounds of beef, two pounds of ribs, a half-pound of sausage and a half-pound of turkey for themselves and two other family members already seated.

When Obama heard their order, he cracked: "Hold on now. How many folks are you guys feeding? Just kidding."